The role

Our client, a national law firm are seeking a full-time Paralegal to join their Restructuring, Recoveries & Disputes team. Reporting to the Principal, you will work with a team of experienced Paralegals and your duties will include -

Duties

- Drafting correspondence with clients, debtors and third parties to progress the files (involves taking instructions, negotiating proposals with debtors)
- Drafting Notices, Demands, pleadings, drafting statements of claim, judgments, writs of possession
- E-filing of court documents
- Assisting with the general management and running of files to meet client service level requirements
- Regular follow ups of security packets, process servers, court documents etc.
- Preparing discharge of mortgages and arranging settlement, as required
- Preparing files for eviction
- and general administration duties

The Law Firm and Benefits

Our client is a well-established, leading commercial national law firm with offices in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. They have 130 staff in their Brisbane office. A up-to-date and progressive law firm with a qualified but fun culture, the firm offers staff advantages including discounted health insurance, paid parental leave, comprehensive induction program, end of month drinks, free flu injections, can purchase up to 4 weeks extra leave and an active social club. They also offer WFH of 1,2 days a week after training.

You





To be suitable for this position you will need a minimum of 2 years Debt Recovery or Mortgage Recovery Paralegal experience within a law firm environment.

Salary

An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate (between $90,000 to $100,000 package, dependent upon experience).

Apply

Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email [email protected] direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

April O'Dempsey

Ref No: AOD1702988
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 3231 1203

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Applications close 2 December 2026.

April O'Dempsey is a Partner - Legal Support Recruiter at empire group/ legal eagles. She has over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career. If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!

Reference number: 1702988
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support

Company: empire group
Date posted: 2nd Nov, 2026

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